The conditioner allows them to loosen so you’re free to manually manipulate it back out.

It’s like detangling with a conditioner."

However, it’s also fun to go the other way when it comes to resizing our clothes.

A mom and daughter doing laundry

But what’s the best technique for shrinking clothes to more flattering shapes on our bodies?

However, each kind of material does best under different conditions.

But it hasn’t shrunk, it has felted."

Laundry and a washing machine

So, for items made of wool or cashmere, the expert warns against tampering with their size.

Silk is another organic fiber that can shrink easily when exposed to heat.

Another method is using boiling water, but quickly removing the pot from heat while stirring the item.

Denim pants

A polyester shirt

Wool and cashmere sweaters